12 May 1936
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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
1
London reports Italy has annexed Abyssinia, widening the Abyssinian crisis. France protests to Rome and hardens opinion toward sanctions. Paris reserves its stance and keeps the French minister in Addis Ababa as the official representative at Abyssinia’s court.
The League Council meets under anxiety with a June 13 extraordinary session planned to decide Abyssinian status and Rhineland issues. France seeks to constrain Italy, insist on open door rights, and avoid native army recruiting, while Italy counters that a full open door is impossible.
Jerusalem Monday reports Haile Selassie received foreign journalists and disclosed a proposed deal from the Texas Centenary Exhibition offering £20,000 for two weeks and £30,000 for four weeks to attend in Abyssinia’s defense.
The disappearance of Marold Thompson, 36, solicitor of Parramatta, and his brother Allan Thompson, 32, manager of Manly, in the Hawkesbury River district baffles police after two days of inquiry. A damaged launch with missing engine parts was found on Dangar Island, and the men are believed to have £100 on them during a fishing trip from Sydney.
Adelaide report lists Mrs Amy Mollison aiming for success with horses including Capetown and Traverse in the King's Cup lineup. The field features Yulewirra, Rich Patrol, Brave Led, Una Cavell, Accession Handicap contenders, with London plans for Baker Handicap noted and weather described as perfect for racing at night.
Madrid reports the National Federation of Labor plans to establish Soviet agencies nationwide with union and anarchist collaboration. The move signals potential early Communist influence in Spain as unions align with Huss agencies to inform followers on industry and reform. The unrest over Catalan independence and slow ministry reforms fuels Conservative dissatisfaction.
South Australia faces a credit gap for small and expanding industries. The Industries Committee of the Chamber of Manufactures plans to testify before the Banking Commission, urging semi permanent capital and specialized finance similar to Britain to support small firms, renewal, expansion, and jobs, arguing banks will not risk deposits without solid collateral.
Paris Monday Blum, first Jewish premier, addressed Socialist Congress pledging mutual assistance and disarmament. He promotes nationalization, state monopolies, and solidarity against fascism while facing opposition over water drinking habit and public image. He led the left front with Socialists and Communists backing his government.
About 100 tons of plant will be moved by rail from Adelaide to Redhill for the Pirie line start. Melbourne gear loaded in Bass Strait will depart at 6 pm. Three rail bucks and stores, plus power grader, tractors, mixers, scoops, and tools, will be unloaded at Redhill with carpentry to begin on two maps at Redhill and Three Mile.
Mr I Bishop of the staff of H A and W Goode spends a holiday in Adelaide. Miss Herta Marti of Theee leaves for Adelaide Friday to be guest of Mrs Bishop of Cross Roads Plympton. Capt J Mo’ Thomson harbormaster at Port Lincoln named acting pilot at Pirie. Tom Hurst of Maitt Road Solomontown admitted to Pirie Hospital for appendicitis. J R K Davidson Wandearah operated on at Pirie Hospital. D Yates away. J G Sweeney presided at Pirie Football Association meeting. William Hoskins Port Germain discharged after bronchial trouble.
At Memorial Oval delegates reviewed a plan for a liquor booth during matches. Opposition from several clubs led chairman Mr J G Sweeney to put the issue in abeyance for two weeks to gauge member clubs' views. Some support cited revenue potential up to £18 a year, while others warned it could hurt attendance.
Delegates at Pirie Football Association discussed a bookmaker laying odds on Adelaide and Melbourne races during football matches at Memorial Oval. A letter urged establishing a Saturday batting service at the oval. Betting and liquor booths to be on the May 25 agenda.
The Loan Council will meet next Monday to consider a resolution approving a loan to fund the states works programme for 1936-37. A £7,500,000 loan is proposed, to be floated on the local market.
The Adelaide project outlines a 36 page plan for new double deck buses under the New South Wales Departiment of Huad Ivansport supervision. Officials are seen beside the lint during official run, tied to the metrogel lan area and to Adelaide Triways Trust and Shell Con Bree.
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